Hire The Heavy Machines | Americana band in West Yorkshire

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The Heavy Machines Play Johnny come Lately by The Pogues & Steve Earl

Phil Dirt & The Heavy Machines - Northern Guitars, Leeds, 2018.05.25 (1st Set)

Phil Dirt & The Heavy Machines - The Grove, Leeds, 2019.03.07 (2nd Set)

About The Heavy Machines

Classic Country and Americana with an authentic American accent

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Americana band

Leeds

Public liability insurance of £10 million

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The Heavy Machines started in Athens, GA and are now based in West Yorkshire lead by Doug Nissley following a lifetime of nomadic living. Moving from town to town and even Country to Country Doug's guitar has always been by his side. His journey has taken him through the halls of Rock, Southern Americana, and even through the mountains of Country music and moonshine. A bit of grit in his voice is right at home with the soulful heartfelt songs of experience and life.

The Heavy Machines

5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Doug is a regular performer at my venue, either solo or with his band, and we always have dates in the diary booked ahead. He puts a great spin on time honoured classic crowd pleasers and always builds a great rapport with the audience. His American upbringing lends authenticity to the material and he knows when to have his tongue in his cheek and when to play it straight. As if being a very talented and professional performer wasn’t enough, he is also one of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet!

5 out of 5

We've had both Doug Nissley and his band Phild Dirt and the heavy machines play for us and can't rate them highly enough, always arrives in good time to get the lie of the land and set up. PLays a right good range of foot stomping crowd pleasers as well as some excellent self penned numbers. Guaranteed to get the crowd going with his mix of Americana Country Blues and Rock, gonna be back with us in the future I have no doubt

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The Heavy Machines' Song list

Jerry Reed - East Bound and Down

George Jones - White lightning

Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison

Georgia Satellites - Keep your hands to yourself

Steve Earle - Copperhead Road

Johnny Cash - I got stripes

Steve Earle - Johnny come lately

Black Crows - She talks to angels

The Blasters - Marie Marie

Merle Haggard - I think I’ll stay here and drink

Dolly Parton - Jolene

The Blasters - Dark night

Merle Haggard - Old man from the mountain

Johnny Cash - Ring of fire

Merle Haggard - Working man Blues

Stealers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle

Charlie Daniels - Long haired country boy

Waylon Jennings – Are you sure Hank done it this way

Johnny Cash - Cocaine Blues

The Who - Squeeze box

AC/DC – Whole lotta Rosie

Lefty Frizell - Long Black Veil

Jr. Brown - My Wife Thinks You’re Dead

The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon

Gram Parsons - Ooh Las Vegas

Dolly Parton – If I Had Wings

Wicked Game – Chris Issak

the Heavy Machines - She Got the House

the Heavy Machines - Truckstop Love

the Heavy Machines - the River

the Heavy Machines - Move Your Machine

the Heavy Machines - Wild Flower

the Heavy Machines – Rocket Fuel

the Heavy Machines – Rum and Cider

the Heavy Machines – the Levees

the Heavy Machines – Hillbilly Heroine

the Heavy Machines – I Want You to Know

the Heavy Machines – Cheap Whisky

The Heavy Machines' Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£480
Up to 2 hours	£960
Up to 3 hours	£1440

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We can provide solo, duo, trio, and possibly a fourth by adding a fiddle.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

With advanced warning we are able to accommodate most timing changes. Additional fee may be involved for additional time.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I-pod or flash drive can be played between sets. If requested after final set additional charge will be assessed.

How much time do you need to set up?

60 minutes set up time will usually suffice.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Unfortunately the nature of our instruments would prevent us from roaming.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We know that requests will always be made. We will entertain any request, but feel that we must maintain the final say with any set list decisions.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

All equipment is included in the quote, we don't currently have lights, and are happy with house lighting.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Decisions of this nature will be made on a song by song basis.

Musicianship

Genres:

Country, Folk rock, Blues, Americana, Vintage, Acoustic, Rock, Skiffle

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Types:

Americana band, Country band, Folk band, Acoustic band, Vintage band, Acoustic trio

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party

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